Churches remember Glasgow bin lorry victims
Victims of the Glasgow bin lorry crash have been remembered at Christmas services across the city.
Six people were killed and 10 more injured when the truck lost control in Queen Street on Monday.
Candles were lit and prayers were said for all those affected at church services on Christmas morning.
The Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth of St Mary’s Cathedral in Glasgow said in his sermon: “People do ask me whether it is hard to speak of the love of God when difficult things happen.
“It is sometimes hard to find the right words but the truth is, the love of God coming to illuminate the darkest of times is what we always celebrate at Christmas, no matter what year we are in and no matter what has happened.
“The light comes into the world. That is the truth we gather here to proclaim right at the darkest time of year.”
Four people remain in hospital following the George Square tragedy.
A 14-year-old girl, two women aged 18 and 64, and a 57-year-old man are all now in a stable condition, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said.
Christmas lights across the country were turned off last night as a mark of respect for the dead and injured, after 72,000 people signed up to a Facebook campaign asking participants to switch off their decorations at 9pm and hold a two-minute silence to reflect on the tragedy.
